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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.41, 254.38 and 129.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.41, 254.38 and 129.05 is: 178.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.41 : 254.38 = 129.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.41/254.38 = 129.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.41x = 254.38 × 129.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.41x = 32,827.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,827.74/184.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.01

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